The issue with full-party skill checks is that eventually, someone will succeed if you let them repeat it enough.
Still, you can't just say that only one person is allowed to examine an object, climb a rope, distract the guard etc.
So I came up with an idea:
Roll a d100 instead, with a DC between ~30 & 100. The relevant skill/ability is added or subtracted for every party member and NPC involved (so a party with +3, +1, +0, and -2 would add a total 2 to the roll). Like D20 tests, you succeed if you beat the DC, sometimes with an extra bonus for a crit.
Do you guys see any possible problems? I wanted some advice before I try it with my group. I can't be the first guy to think of this, can I?
I like the idea, but the d100 is not necessary. Just have the character who has the highest relevant bonus make the check, and add a +1 for every character who assists.
The issue with full-party skill checks is that eventually, someone will succeed if you let them repeat it enough.
Still, you can't just say that only one person is allowed to examine an object, climb a rope, distract the guard etc.
So I came up with an idea:
Roll a d100 instead, with a DC between ~30 & 100. The relevant skill/ability is added or subtracted for every party member and NPC involved (so a party with +3, +1, +0, and -2 would add a total 2 to the roll). Like D20 tests, you succeed if you beat the DC, sometimes with an extra bonus for a crit.
Do you guys see any possible problems? I wanted some advice before I try it with my group. I can't be the first guy to think of this, can I?
I like the idea, but the d100 is not necessary. Just have the character who has the highest relevant bonus make the check, and add a +1 for every character who assists.
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